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Interview with Saoirse on overcrowding in the prison system in Ireland

17th August 2026

IPRT, Executive Director Saoirse Brady discussed overcrowding in Ireland’s prison system, highlighting the pressures facing prisons and the need for meaningful reform to address the underlying causes of imprisonment.

Listen the full interview here.

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